Before and After...

We recently decided that we were ready for a change around the house. We had the kitchen and part of the living room painted. We got rid of the lavender and white and went with fired brick (red) and nomadic desert (tan). We are very happy with how it turned out.

BEFORE...

AFTER...

Carson loves the new colors too.

Gracie's 2nd Birthday Party!

Gracie turned two June 3rd. Since most of our family lives closer to Faribault then Waconia, we celebrated her Birthday at our house.

Elmo cake...YUMMY!

Gracie diging in :)The boys taking a few licks too.
Singing Happy Birthday to Grace.

Helping Gracie open her gifts.

Looking at Birthday cards.

Fun with cousins

Last weekend Gracie and Eli came over and went to the Morristown Dam Day's parade with us (Heather and Dave came too). The boys enjoyed playing with them and were super excited when they spent the night.

Ryan giving Eli his toy

Ryan getting down on Eli's playing level.
Sweet Gracie

Gracie trying to tickle Carson

Gracie and Carson

Fun in the sun

Last week the boys and I spent a day with my sister Heather and her two kids. It's great having them live so close :)

We took full advantage of the beautiful day. We went for a walk, played at the park, and got a little wet too.

We brought our sprinkler ball along. It was the first time the boys have played with it and they absolutly loved it.

Looks like everyone needed a drink of water...even Auntie Heather :)

Then the kids jumped in the pool for some more fun.

Baby Eli

Then it was time for a walk to the park.

Daddy's little helper

Ryan loves to help out whenever he can. His latest thing is helping Dad mow the lawn.
After awhile Dad didn't need the help anymore. Ryan had to find his own mower. :)

Hot...Hot...Hot...

With the weather being so HOT "96 degrees" and humid we decided to get the pool out. Here are some pictures of the boys having fun.

Carson squirting water at Ryan

Ryan throwing the ball into the bucketRyan getting ready to drop the ball into the waterSplash

A day at the lake...

Today the boys spent some time at the lake. Thanks to "Big Grandma" the boys love to fish.

Ryan reeling in a fish. He was so excitedCarson caught a fish too.
The boys thought it would be fun try and catch some fish with their nets... Nothing but weeds :(Taking a break for a snack
Chad relaxing on the porch

Big smiles from Carson and Grandma